biological processes that regulate the total Earth system; (B) the unique environment that the Earth provides for life; (C) changes that are occurring in the Earth system; and (D) the manner in which such system, environment, and changes are influenced by human actions; (5) "Plan" means the National Global Change Research Plan developed under

paragraph (c)(2) of this section. An issuer may not apply the credibility adjustment if the issuer's experience is fully credible, as defined in paragraph (c)(1) of this section, or non-credible, as defined in paragraph (c)(3) of this section. (b) Life-years. The credibility of an issuer's experience is based upon the number of life-years covered by the issuer. Life-years means the total number of months of coverage for enrollees

with the request. (b) If none of the exceptions in paragraph (a) of this section apply, the Agency will: (1) Promptly notify you of the estimated costs for search, review, and/or duplication; (2) Ask you to provide written assurance within 20 workdays that you will pay all fees or fees up to a designated amount; (3) Notify you that it will not be able to comply with

this chapter. (b) Systems and equipment. Except as noted in §62.01-5(c), this part applies to automation of vital systems or equipment that— (1) Is automatically controlled or monitored; (2) Is remotely controlled or monitored; or (3) Utilizes automation for the purpose of replacing specific personnel or to reduce overall

Sole and exclusive jurisdiction shall be exercised by the United States over the territory which is now or may hereafter be included in the Hawaii National Park in the Territory of Hawaii, saving, however, to the Territory of Hawaii the right to serve civil or criminal process within the limits of the aforesaid park in suits or prosecutions for or on account of rights acquired, obligations incurred, or crimes committed outside of said park, and

shall— (A) ensure that each meeting of the advisory group is open to the public; and (B) provide, at each meeting, an opportunity for interested persons to present oral or written statements concerning items on the agenda. (2) NoticeThe Secretary shall provide to the public timely notice of each meeting of the advisory group.

distribution centers; (3) fish contribute an important nutritional component to the American diet; (4) increased consumption of seafood in the United States could significantly lower the risk of many cardiovascular diseases; (5) Federally supported development programs for commercial fisheries are unable to meet present and future marketing needs; (6) many fish species are

§§23.150 through 23.161 of this chapter. (b) The Director of the Division of Clearing and Risk and Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight may submit any matter which has been delegated to him under paragraph (a) of this section to the Commission for its consideration. (c) Nothing in this section may prohibit the Commission, at its election, from

(a) Studies.—The Secretary of Transportation shall study— (1) the methods of encouraging the development and implementation of new concepts for the carriage of cargo in the domestic and foreign commerce of the United States; and (2) the economic and technological aspects of the use of cargo containers as a method of carrying out the policy in

service) as— (A) a contract carrier; or (B) a common carrier on a fixed advertised schedule offering frequent sailings at regular intervals in the foreign trade of the United States. (b) Off-Season Exception.—An American Great Lakes vessel may be used for not more than 90 days during any 12-month period to engage in trade prohibited by subsection (a)(1)(A), except

(B) be managed pursuant to the laws applicable to that wilderness study area. (c) AppraisalIn appraising non-Federal land, development rights, or conservation easements for possible acquisition under this section or section 460nnn–42 of this title, the Secretary shall disregard any adverse impacts on values resulting from

consisting of approximately 500 acres that is identified as Tract A on the map entitled "Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act" and dated October 1, 2002. (3) Management planThe term "management plan" means the management plan for the Conservation Area developed under section 460qqq–3(b) of this title. (4) Map

Pub. L. 88–577, Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 890, which is classified generally to chapter 23 (§1131 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1131 of this title and Tables.

this part comply with 44 U.S.C. 3507(f), which requires that agencies display the current control number assigned by the Director of OMB for each approved agency information collection requirement. (b) Display— Open Table

use of tank ventilation for safety or environmental purposes. (c) NLS residue containing Category A NLS in pumproom bilges and in spill trays at the manifold must be discharged to a reception facility. [CGD 81-101, 52 FR 7785, Mar. 12, 1987, as amended by CGD 81-101, 53 FR 28975, Aug. 1, 1988 and 54 FR 12629, Mar. 28, 1989]

(2) Be 5 cm (approx. 2 in.) wide except for “M” and “W” which must be 7.5 cm (approx. 3 in.) wide and the letter “I” which may be 1.3 cm (approx. 1⁄2 in.) wide; and

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (f) of this section, each opening in a watertight bulkhead must have a means to close it watertight. (b) Except in a machinery space, the means for closing each opening may not be by bolted portable plates. (c) If a main transverse watertight bulkhead is penetrated, the penetration must be made watertight. Lead or other heat sensitive materials must not be used in a

coamings that comply with the height requirements in table 171.124(d) must be provided for each opening located in a deck house or companionway that— (1) Gives access into the hull; and (2) Is located in— (i) A cockpit; (ii) A well; or (iii) An exposed location on a flush deck vessel.

If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this subchapter, which shall be known by the short title of the "Migratory Bird Treaty Act", shall, for any reason, be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, or part thereof directly involved in the controversy in which such

section 742b of this title. For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. Transfer and

S. Code) 31324 46:923 Section 31324(a) provides for examination of mortgages of a vessel that is covered by a preferred mortgage by persons that have business with the vessel that may give rise to a maritime lien or the sale

the boundary of spaces adjacent to tanks carrying Grades A, B, or C flammable liquids in bulk. (b) The operations prohibited in paragraph (a) of this section may be allowed if— (1) An inspection conducted in accordance with the “Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels to be Repaired,” N.F.P.A. No. 306-1974, is made— (i) In ports or navigable waters of the United States, its

on the same basis as the United States. Clause (2) defines "Great Lakes" as the five lakes plus their connecting and tributary waters, a certain part of the Saint Lawrence River, and adjacent ports. Clause (3) defines "United States registered pilot" as an individual registered under regulations for competency under section 9303.

or any other person and was not discovered as a result of a Federal, State or local government investigation; and (4) The holder has not voluntarily deposited or surrendered a credential or endorsement, or had a credential or endorsement revoked for a drug related offense on a prior occasion. (c) Where the mental or physical incompetence of a holder of a credential or endorsement is caused by use or addiction to alcohol, a

(a) Windows or air ports must be of tempered or laminated glass of at least 6.5 millimeters (0.25 inches) in thickness. The use of other glazing material such as polycarbonate sheets may be approved by the Commandant for specific installations. (b) Windows or air ports in bulkheads adjacent to passageways must not extend below a point 910 millimeters (36 inches) above the deck unless storm rails, that are structurally independent of

(a) An inspection for flammable or combustible gases must be conducted by a certified marine chemist or other person authorized by the cognizant OCMI in accordance with the provisions of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 306, “Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels,” before alterations, repairs, or other operations involving riveting, welding, burning, or other fire producing actions may be made aboard a vessel: (1) Within or on

Resources Convention Act, referred to in subsec. (a), probably means the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act of 1984, title III of Pub. L. 98–623, Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3398, which is classified generally to chapter 44A (§2431 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note